The highlight of the tour is undoubtedly the natural ice sculptures inside Lofthellir cave, formed over thousands of years by slowly dripping water. But the tour also takes you to scenic stops such as the Lúdentsborgir crater row and Myvatn lava fields

Highlights

Volcanic landscapes of Lake Myvatn

Ludentsborgir crater row

Lofthellir lava cave

Underground ice world

Lava field hike

Itinerary

From Lake Mývatn we drive along a rugged track around the unique volcano Hverfjall, through the crater row of Lúdentsborgir where we stop and enjoy the view over the Lake Mývatn area. After about 45 minutes drive we arrive at he roots of Mt. Hvannfell. After 20-30 minutes walk across a lava field which is adorned by spectacular ropy lava, we reach the Lofthellir Ice Cave.
At least one hour is spent inside the cave, observing this unbelievable natural phenomenon. The temperature inside the cave is around 0°C so warm and preferably waterproof clothes are recommended. After walking back over the lava field we enjoy the scenic drive through the incredible geology of the landscape on our way back to Lake Mývatn. We make a short stop in the village of Reykjahlíð by Lake Mývatn before returning to Akureyri.